Why Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs?

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Producer Mark Hulme reveals why the actor was perfect for it.

By Max Nicholson

Love it or hate it, there's no question that Ashton Kutcher's involvement in the new Steve Jobs film has garnered its fair share of controversy so far. But adding to Steve Wozniak's blessing from last week, producer Mark Hulme has also released a statement in regards to Kutcher's casting in Jobs.

"Since our film covers the early years of Apple, when Jobs was in his 20's, we needed an actor who could carry not only the youthfulness of Jobs at the time but also the psychological complexity," Hulme told Neowin.net in a recent interview. "Because of that, and Ashton's physical similarities to Jobs, he's perfect for our film.

"When Ashton read the script he was immediately attracted to the project," Hulme continued. "He is a Steve Jobs and Apple fan, and is technologically savvy, as well, so he recognized the historical importance of Steve Jobs and the potential of the project. He is very excited to have the role."

Joshua Michael Stern (Swing Vote) is set to direct Jobs, which will begin shooting in May to coincide with Kutcher's hiatus from Two and a Half Men.

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